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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-01-19 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission January 19, 1971 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:05 P.M., in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall , with Chairman Leonard Weber presiding. Members pre- sent are listed, as follows : Messrs. Glenn Walker, Bill Tench, Richard Leggett and Leonard Weber. (Absent were Messrs. Harry Arth, Jack Cline and E. E. Keplinger.) Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary Florence Murr. VISITORS Visitors present are listed, as follows : Mesdms. Robert L. Blaker, S. L. Allport, Sandra Hicks, Ms. Beverley Trinkle, Messrs. Roy Gill , Joe Bailey, Rex R. Kitchen, J. W. Murr, Joel Pitts, John B. Danna, Jr. , George T. Connell , Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil L. Stevens. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Tench moved to approve minutes of the regular meeting dated January 5, 1971 , as written. Mr. Walker seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. Tench, Walker and Leggett Nays : None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. II . CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 208, REVISED REQUEST OF MR. GEORGE T. CONNELL, JR. FOR RE- ZONING 30.040 ACRES IN T. JASPER SURVEY, FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY TO "C-2" COM- MUNITY BUSINESS , "R-4" MULTI-FAMILY AND "R-2" TWO-FAMILY (LOCATED ON SPUR 350, 155 FEET WEST OF WILSHIRE DRIVE) Chairman Weber opened the Public Hearing (Paqe Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, January 19, 1971 ) on Zoning Case No. 208, to consider the request of Mr. George T. Connell , Jr. for rezoning 30.040 acres situated in the T. Jasper Survey, Abstract No. 861 , which was revised as follows : To change the zoning, from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C-2" Community Business District for the North 965 feet of the tract, "R-4" Multiple Family Dwelling District for a 100 foot strip, and "R-2" Two-Family Dwelling District for the re- maining 185 feet of the tract. Chairman Weber recognized Mr. John Danna, a representative for the owner of the property, and advised him that he would be allowed about five minutes to explain the revised request. Mr. Danna stated that he is of the opinion this request is a reduction of the request presented at the last meeting and is what he and Mr. Connell understood the Commission had in mind when they requested a reduction. Mr. Danna explained that "R-2" zoning is requested for the South portion of the tract -- that an alley is pro- posed immediately North of existing duplexes which face Kynette Drive, and one row of duplexes is proposed, with a street along the North perimeter of the area proposed for "R-2" Zoning. Mr. Danna stated that "R-4" zoning was requested, originally, for this area; therefore, he considers it re- duced zoning. Mr. Danna stated that apartments are proposed on the area for which "R-4" Zoning is requested, and "C-2" is proposed for the remainder of the tract, which faces Spur 350, in order to develop it for retail business and office space. Mr. Danna advised that, in his opinion, the hospital which is proposed in this vicinity will create a need for office space. Chairman Weber stated that the original request was for "C-2" zoning on the North 624 feet, and this has been in- creased to 965 feet, and he fails to see how this can be considered a reduction. Chairman Weber commented that "C-2" can take care of retail sales, and it also can give the developer a high density apartment complex. Mr. Danna stated that he is aware of this and the original request could have produced the same; however, it is not economically feasible to develop the tract that way, and they have no inten- tion of developing apartments out to Spur 350. Mr. Danna advised that they are of the opinion retail would be a much better development for them than an apartment complex. Chairman Weber stated that it is good and well to talk about it now, but many things can happen between now and the construction of the complex, and it is impossible for the Planning and Zoning Commission to even consider approving this request, without being censured, because the request for zoning has been increased rather than de- creased. Mr. Danna stated that, at the last meeting, the Commission indicated they would have approved "C-2" zoning for the North 500 feet, which was the request. (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, January 19, 1971) Chairman Weber read from minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated January 5, 1971 , as follows : "Chairman Walker advised that Mr. Connell has requested an opportunity to reduce his request for rezoning before final action is taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission -- that some time will be required to study and plan; therefore, the Planning and Zoning Commission is in agreement to table this matter and re-convene the Public Hearing at its next regular meeting to be held on January 19, 1971 ." Chairman Weber stated that, based on information reflected in the minutes and the fact that the zoning request has been increased rather than decreased, it is not possible to approve it. Mr. Danna stated that he must have misunderstood what was meant by decreased zoning. Mr. Tench reminded Mr. Danna that this was discussed during the period of closed session -- that residents of the area had expressed their feeling that it was not desirable zoning -- that there should be adequate screening, and he understood very clearly that the request could be withdrawn, with $75.00 being refunded upon request, or he could come back in a few minutes and make a change in his request. Mr. Tench continued that Mr. Danna did not do that because of roads, etc. and had stated that he could reduce the "C-2" portion closer to Spur 350 and have a better, more adequate buffer zone from the existing "R-2" area, from Kynette northward, and phase that into the requested "C-2" area, but he wanted a little more time. Mr. Tench reminded Mr. Danna that Commission Members suggested that he take more time and revise his request, taking a little off the "C-2" area so he could get more screening. Mr. Tench commented that, in his opinion, the request has been increased rather than decreased, and he, personally, is going to recommend disapproval . Mr. Walker referred to his notes from the previous meeting stating that Members of the Commission recommended a buffer zone of approximately 400 feet, and the request for "R-2" is for only 185 feet -- that they recommended "R-3" zoning for 224 feet, rather than the requested 100 feet of "R-4" zoning, with the request for "C-2" to remain unchanged. Mr. Walker stated that he is in agreement with Chairman Weber and Mr. Tench that the request has not been reduced but increased. Mr. Danna stated that he is of the opinion there was some misunderstanding upon his part -- that he recalls they discussed the fifteen acres of the "R-4" request and Members of the Commission said, at that time, they could approve "C-2" but there should be a reduced zoning on the other part. Mr. Danna advised that he was not aware they were tying him to this exact amount of "C-2". litow (Paqe Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, January 19, 1971) Chairman Weber advised Mr. Danna that he has a choice of one of two avenues, as follows: 1 . The Public Hearing will be closed, the Commission will vote, and this decision will become official. 2. The zoning request can be withdrawn and $75.00 of the zoning fee will be refunded. Mr. Danna asked if there is a possibility of reducing the "R-4" request to "R-3, extending the North boundary back to its original location, which is 624 feet South of Spur 350. Chairman Weber stated that Mr. Danna has had two weeks to comply with what was discussed at the last meeting, and he would say they have come to the end of the road as far as this re- quest is concerned -- that he (Mr. Danna) already has an idea how the Commission feels about it. Mr. Danna replied affirmatively, comment- ing that this would be doing what was suggested at the last meeting. Chairman Weber asked Mr. Danna which choice he desires to make. After conferring with the owner of the property, Mr. Danna advised that they desire to withdraw their request for rezoning. Chairman Weber closed the Public Hearing on Zoning Case 208 and advised that a letter should be submitted to the City within twenty-four hours, advising that the request has been withdrawn. III . FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF TRACT 4A, PUENTE DEL OESTE (RE-SUBDIVIDING TRACT 4 INTO TRACTS 4A and 4B) REQUESTED BY DUDLEY PROPERTIES Chairman Weber recognized Mr. Joe Bailey, who stated that he represents Dudley Properties in their request for approval of the Final Plat for Tract 4A, Puente del Oeste. Mr. Bailey advised that the re-subdividing of Tract 4 was necessary before a permit would be issued -- that Developers propose to start construction on Tract 4A. In reply to a question, Mr. Bullard ad- vised that everything has been cleared, utilities, drainage and all . (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, January 19, 1971) I Mr. Walker moved to recommend approval of the Final Plat for Tract 4A, Puente del Oeste as presented. Mr. Leggett seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Leggett and Tench Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. IV. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 174, SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CASE 209, REQUEST OF GOOD AND ASSOCIATES Mr. Leggett moved to approve Resolution No. 174, setting February 2, 1971 , as the date for Public Hearing on Zoning Case 209, which is the request of Good and Associates for rezoning four tracts out of the George Linney Survey, from "R-1" to "R-2" Two-Family Dwelling District, "PD" Planned Development District, "R-3" Multiple Family Dwelling District and "C-2" Community Business District. Mr. Tench seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Leggett, Tench and Walker Nays: None Chairman Walker declared the motion carried. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Chairman Secretary fsm tow